Recalls for 2003 Thomas Built Buses Mvp Ef

DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Posted on: 2003-06-04
Description
On certain thomas school buses, the alternator cable can pinch between the air conditioning compressor and engine block.  

Consequence
This can result in damage to wire insulation and potentially cause a short circuit.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will re-route the cable.  Owner notification began july 28, 2003.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner/thomas built at

Notes
Freightliner/thomas built recall no. Fl-415. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236)

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Posted on: 2008-12-01
Description
Daimler trucks is recalling 18,198 my 2003-2009 thomas built er, mvp-er, hdx, and mvp-ef school and transit buses equipped with a dual power switch and manufactured from february 1, 2002 through october 17, 2008.  Solid state circuit breakers may trip unnecessarily potentially resulting in a loss of power to the bus chassis and body electrical circuits causing an unexpected loss of engine power and exterior lighting.

Consequence
Unexpected loss of engine power and exterior lighting could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Thomas built bus dealers will replace the solid state dual power switch with a mechanical circuit production (mega fuse).  The recall is expected to begin during april 2009.  Owners may contact thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.  

Notes
Daimler truck recall no. Fl-539. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov